Samsung
Samsung Premiere 9
Tri-laser UST
92
/ 100
From $5,999
VS
Samsung Premiere 9 wins by 4
BenQ
BenQ X3100i
4LED · 4K · 240Hz gaming
88
/ 100
From $2,999
Specdex verdict
Samsung Premiere 9 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Premiere 9 lands at 92 and BenQ X3100i at 88. That puts Samsung Premiere 9 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung Premiere 9 if…
- ✓Large-screen experience
- ✓Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
- ✓4K HDR on modern models
Pick BenQ X3100i if…
- ✓Low input lag for projectors
- ✓240Hz at 1080p
- ✓True 4K DLP
Samsung Premiere 9 92
vs 88 BenQ X3100i
Score breakdown
Samsung Premiere 9
92 brightness 92
color 90
motion 82
features 90
BenQ X3100i
88 brightness 82
color 90
motion 94
features 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung Premiere 9 | BenQ X3100i |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Tri-laser UST | 4LED DLP |
| Brightness | — | 3300 ANSI lumens |
| Resolution | — | 4K |
| Gaming | — | 4K/60 + 1080p/240 |
Samsung Premiere 9
Pros
- +Large-screen experience
- +Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
- +4K HDR on modern models
Cons
- −Room conditions matter enormously
- −Fan noise under brightness
- −Smart platform varies
BenQ X3100i
Pros
- +Low input lag for projectors
- +240Hz at 1080p
- +True 4K DLP
Cons
- −Not bright enough for day
- −Fan noise in boost
- −Soundbar recommended
FAQ: Samsung Premiere 9 vs BenQ X3100i
Which is better, Samsung Premiere 9 or BenQ X3100i? +
Samsung Premiere 9 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung Premiere 9 worth the price? +
At $5,999, Samsung Premiere 9 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in brightness.
Is BenQ X3100i worth the price? +
At $2,999, BenQ X3100i delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in motion.
Does Samsung Premiere 9 or BenQ X3100i last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.